Category Archives: General

Tales From the Evacuation Zone

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Sue

By DEBBIE ALEXANDER I am writing this piece from the comfort of our Air B & B located in Wilshire Vista located near Pico and Fairfax.  Why? I am an evacuee with my husband, Scott, our 25-year-old daughter Lily and … Continue reading →

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And the Stupid Award Goes to . . . .

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Sue

Many homeowners in the Palisades were unable to obtain traditional insurance and are on the Fair Plan. It is estimated that Pacific Palisades has one of the state’s highest concentrations of FAIR Plan policyholders, with the insurer estimating its exposure … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bass Announces: “Let the Looting Begin”

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Sue

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced today during a news conference that as of 8 a.m. on Sunday, February 2, the checkpoints to enter the Palisades will be removed and passes will no longer be needed. Who will be allowed in? … Continue reading →

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Help Adopt Nancy Cleveland’s Dogs

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Sue

Nancy Cleveland, who grew up in the Palisades, passed away shortly after the fire. She was a member of Rotary, the American Legion and volunteered during drought periods, by watering trees in the Will Rogers State Historic Park. She also … Continue reading →

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Another Frustrating Day at Disaster Center

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Sue

  Palisades is filled with smart professionals, but the officials helping us seem to be clueless about streamlining the process. Many of us work and don’t have time to wait in long lines. We don’t have time to line up … Continue reading →

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Alphabet Street Residents Come Together Mondays on Zoom

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Sue

Alphabet Street residents are invited to attend a weekly zoom meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. Almalfi Founder and Alphabet resident Anthony Marguleas and Ho!Ho!Ho! Organizer, YMCA Board Member and Alphabet resident Lou Kamer are organizing a weekly meeting. “We … Continue reading →

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Kinzelberg Misses Home on Monument

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Sue

By MARY KINZELBERG My house burned and it was the closest to The Village [built by Rick Caruso]. We were 92 steps to the movie theater and used to brag about that and argued with someone that said they were … Continue reading →

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Presbyterian Church Building Destroyed, But Not the Spirit

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Sue

By SHARON BROWNING We at Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church would like the community to know that we are still in business contrary to possible rumors. We are holding weekly services and are ministering to each and every member of our … Continue reading →

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Palisadians Need Answers, Not More Town Hall Meetings

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Sue

This editor, who is also a resident of Pacific Palisades and who lost her home of 30 years, received an email today around 2 p.m. that Mayor Karen Bass would be holding a town meeting to discuss debris removal from … Continue reading →

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Officials Not Making It Easy for Residents Affected by Palisades Fire

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Sue

At the January 26 Palisades Fire Debris Removal town hall, sponsored by L.A. County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath at Santa Monica College, the more than three-hour meeting provided few answers. The live event was sold out (zoom was available), and attendees … Continue reading →

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